Senior Computer Forensics Consultant - Farringdon - London

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Kroll Ontrack provides technology-driven services and software to help legal, corporate and government entities as well as consumers manage, recover, search, analyse, produce and present data efficiently and cost-effectively. In addition to its award-winning suite of software, Kroll Ontrack provides data recovery, data destruction, electronic discovery, consulting and document review. To find out more, please go to www.krollontrack.com/. The Company now seeks an experienced Senior Computer Forensics Consultant to join the European Digital Evidence Team.

THE ROLE

Kroll Ontrack are industry leaders in E-Discovery and as such you will play a key role in the collection and preparation of data for the E-Discovery phase. You will work with internal and external clients in a consulting and advisory capacity to establish their requirements for the collection and processing of data. Providing consultancy on data collection and investigations will be a key aspect of the role and, as such, preference will be given to candidates with practical forensic data collection and data consultancy experience in a corporate environment. The role holder will report directly to the UK Computer Forensic Team Leader and carry out full forensic analysis (from collection through to analysis and reporting) using industry standard tools such as EnCase, FTK, XWays or NUIX. The role will also include providing technical advice to junior members of the team, Sales and Business Development staff.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deal with the more complex and involved Computer Forensic cases and deliver on site consultancy services as and when required; including assistance in Electronic Discovery projects.
• Communicate with a wide variety of individuals, such as clients, lawyers, auditors and regulatory bodies. This element may require attendance at criminal and civil courts to present findings.
• During the E-Discovery process, provide technical support on any data issues.
• Work in close collaboration with other technical and non-technical teams to facilitate forensic data collection, preparation and reporting.
• Provide full forensic analysis of data away from the E-Discovery process (if required) and present findings in report format to clients.
• Maintain appropriate records such as case notes, Outlook diaries and timesheets in a correct and timely manner.
• Provide expert witness services for Court.
• Under the direction of the Computer Forensic Team Leader provide forensic and collection services throughout Europe (and Worldwide if required).

EDUCATION, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• A proven track record in corporate digital forensic in all elements of scoping, providing cost estimates, performing data collections and data processing.
• Experienced in providing Expert Witness work for Court.
• Experience of using EnCase or equivalent essential. Experience of NUIX is desirable.
• Strong understanding of networks and email solutions.
• Good academic background and highly IT literate.
• Adaptable and capable of building strong business relationships. Experience of working with business stakeholders across multiple business functions including presenting to large audiences.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, confident, articulate and professional.
• Proven ability to explain complex commercial, data and analytical issues in non-technical language producing high quality reports and business correspondence.
• Highly developed listening skills; can clearly understand client needs and develop credible business value propositions.
• A positive self-starter attitude, determination to succeed and commitment to teamwork are essential.
• Excellent problem solving skills.
• Fluent English is essential.

BUSINESS REQUIREMENTS

• Willingness to travel both domestically and Internationally (often at short notice).
• Willingness to be on-call as part of the team rota (including weekend work and some public holidays).
• Willingness to work outside normal working hours.

ENDING STATEMENT

Job descriptions are not intended and should not be construed to be all inclusive lists of responsibilities, requirements, or working conditions associated with a job. While the job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties from particular jobs as it deems necessary.